Biamp Portland Jazz Festival FREE Community Event: Cosmic Groove Orchestra

Name: Biamp Portland Jazz Festival FREE Community Event: Cosmic Groove Orchestra
Start: 2025-02-21T19:00:00-08:00
Location: Artichoke Music

Schedule

Fri, 21 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Artichoke Music | Portland, OR

This is a free community event as part of the 2025 Biamp Portland Jazz Festival.
Admission is FREE but you MUST reserve your free tickets online in order to guarantee your seat.
Reserve your tickets HERE! https://artichokemusic.org/class.aspx?cls=977530
Cosmic Groove Orchestra transcends the earthly plane with their celestial soundscapes, blending the ethereal harmonies of the universe with the raw, pulsating rhythms of funk and soul-jazz. Inspired by the vibrant sounds of New Orleans, their music captures the essence of James Brown's electrifying energy, The Meters' funky grooves, Galactic's modern flair, and Grant Green's soulful jazz guitar. This Portland-based ensemble channels the energy of the cosmos into every performance, creating a sonic journey that invites listeners to explore the outer reaches of their musical imagination. Featuring John Morrow on sax, Rachel Breshears on keys, James Mason on guitar, Leah Hinchcliff on bass and Ward Griffiths on drums, Cosmic Groove Orchestra delivers stellar instrumentation and a groove that defies gravity. They're here to elevate your experience and take you on a ride through the galaxy of sound.